Families who cope best with inheritance tax (IHT) paperwork are those who plan ahead, say experts. We look at all documents you need to gather, regardless of whether you have an IHT bill to pay.

Inheritance Funding reports that probate delays can be minimized by personal representatives through clear communication, timely document handling, and organized estate management.

Joint savings accounts usually transfer automatically to the surviving owner -- no probate required. Here's what actually happens and what to double-check now.

Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person's estate is settled. This includes validating their will (if any), paying off debts, and distributing assets as per the will or state law if ...

It's uncertain how long the Trump administration's pause on student loan collections will last. In the meantime, experts say, borrowers should move quickly to get current on their debt and to protect ...

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. “It’s a strategic game of chess played over decades,” says Mark Bosler, an estate planning attorney in Troy, Michigan, and legal ...

Millions of federal student loan borrowers are behind on their student loans and facing a “default cliff.” If you have been paying back your loans, there’s one additional benefit beyond keeping your ...

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More than 83,000 federal student loan borrowers are waiting for a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Buyback application ...

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Paperwork has a quiet way of taking over grief. After a loved one passes, families often expect the legal side to be simple, orderly, and short. Instead, probate steps in with rules, deadlines, and ...